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    Umi Sushi Bar & Grill

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    UMI SUSHI BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Katsu
    ronald m.

    I lived in Hawaii for about 3 years and this is probably some of the most flavorful chicken katsu I've had since coming back to the mainland US. The rice cooked to perfection, the chicken, veggies, fried egg, all seasoned and bursting flavor onto your tongue. To compliment the food and great atmosphere, they even had a live DJ playing some great music. The service was acceptable. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for nice Friday, after work, date spot.

    Happy Hour Menu 4:00-6:30

    Went for happy hour. Bartender was nice enough. I ordered a happy hour drink at 6:29. Because it wasn't served to me until 6:35, it was charged at full price. Not the end of the world, but it's a good illustration of their level of customer service. Beware.

    Diem A.

    This was a great sushi spot! The décor was relaxed and casual, and the staff was very attentive. We came with a large group, so things felt a little hectic at times, but the service was still excellent. The sake was smooth, and the sushi rolls arrived in a beautiful wooden boat which was such a fun presentation. Every roll we tried was delicious, and the spicy edamame was my favorite. I'd definitely come back!

    Shaggy Dog Roll Rainbow Roll
    Londyn T.

    So yummy! Had a super fun time here at Umi, I got the Shaggy Dog Roll and Rainbow Roll and it was great!

    Katie M.

    Stopped by Umi and had an okay experience overall. The service was mid--not bad, but not especially attentive--and even though we were the only ones in the restaurant, the food took quite a while to come out. When it finally arrived, the dishes were just okay--nothing particularly memorable in terms of flavor or presentation. Not a terrible spot, but unfortunately nothing that would draw me back either.

    Spicy tuna hand roll
    Maribel R.

    Hands down one of my top places for sushi in south Austin. Food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly and informative. Perfect place for a date or hangout with the girls or even going solo on your lunch break.

    Spicy crab roll, Crouching Tiger Roll, and the Rainbow Roll

    I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for good food and vibes! I ended up in the bar where they had a dj set up. Honestly really enjoyed the music, he played a house beat with a good mix of songs. He made the place a vibe for sure! I got the jalapeño business to drink and it was delicious. All of the fish was fresh. I would bring my family just for the pepper tuna! Everything came in a timely manner and my servers (the 2 women working in the bar) were very nice and thoughtful. I couldn't ask for a better experience and I will be back!

    Spicy Tuna Roll, Go to Hell roll
    Rebecca P.

    Umi has one of my favorite happy hours in the city. Their sushi always comes out quick and fresh. Pair that with their drinks and you'll get me here every time. The service is always quick whether at a table or the bar. 10/10 would recommend!

    Sesame Chicken Bento- safe to say this bento box was a 100/10!! The bento boxes NEVER disappoint. You definitely get your moneys worth!!

    Bento boxes are 100/10! You definitely get your moneys worth because it comes with SO much! Service was also really great! Our server was really nice and helpful!

    Lychee sake with tiger rolls, spicy tuna rolls  and California rolls.
    Dominique E.

    Still my favorite sushi restaurant in the south side. The staff is friendly, the food is great and their reverse happy hour is by far the best deal around town. Highly recommend!

    Joyce K.

    I love driving to Austin to try different restaurants. I stumbled upon this restaurant while simply driving. So many options to choose from! Ended up ordering several rolls to sample. The service was quick and attentive and the food was on point! I really liked the ambiance and specially the choice of music they play

    Longhorn Roll Tempura Fried
    Diana S.

    I love coming here for their happy hour deals on sushi! Every time I come food is fresh and at an unbeatable price. They sometimes have a DJ at nights which can make it for a very loud and frustrating experience but other than that I've never had any problems. Service is always fast.

    Banana Tempura
    Amanda M.

    Been here a few times for dinner and have loved everything - found out they had happy hour and it's absolutely AMAZING! Great quality. Great service. Great prices.

    Lavender goat cheese sushi

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    Service was decent, the food wasn't that great and a bit overpriced compared to other places. The ambience is nice though

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    Bento boxes are so worth it!! Spicy edamame is the best! And pricing is very reasonable because they give you lots of food with entree

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    5 months ago

    Great spot for happy hour, great sushi selection and cocktails. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and welcoming!

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    5 months ago

    The service and food were really good. Staff was friendly and the sushi was fresh. I'll definitely be coming back.

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    6 months ago

    I've came here twice and I've been seated right away. Everyone is very kind and they have good food.

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    this place is 10/10 the best! They have been open as long as I can remember. The sushi is delicious as always! Gabriel is the best server.

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    Pretty good food, amazing happy hour prices with tons of options. My fiancé really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back.

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    I literally eat here once or twice a week, this is my favorite place! Also the happy hour prices are great :)

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    Hello all! I see that they have a happy hour but cannot find the days/hours for when that is on their website or here. Does anyone know where I could find that info or just happen to know? Thanks in advance!

    Hey! Their happy hour 4-6:30pm every day and the reverse happy hour is from 9:30 - 11:45. Hope this helps!

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    Matsuba Japanese Ramen

    Matsuba Japanese Ramen

    4.5
    (34 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    I love Matsuba ramen!! I think it's the best ramen in Austin, easily!! The broth is so flavorful…read more and the toppings are perfectly crunchy every time! Chef Kazu is so skilled in his craft and you don't wanna miss out on this delicious ramen!!!! Dont waste any time, get you some!! Also want to mention that I love the way it's packaged! The broth, noodles and toppings are separated so that it doesnt get soggy on the drive home and easy to warm back up if I take too long getting home! Also survived my questionable driving! Haha We love you Matsuba! ありがとうございます‼

    Overall: 3.8/5 [delivery]…read more My husband ordered a late night dinner on UberEats so I didn't get the food fresh and ended up having the leftovers the next day. Pork Chashu Bowl ($14.50): My husband loves this bowl and it is one of his go tos. I thought it was better the first time we had it so I would recommend eating it fresh if you can. It was not bad the next day but just okay. Beef Bowl ($14.50): Loved the jammy egg. This bowl tastes similar to a Yoshinoya beef bowl with good flavors overall but the beef had a lot of fat on it. Takoyaki ($9): Came with 8 pieces, and the batter was really good.

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    Toridashi - Red (spicy) Deluxe style! You can always choose both pork and chicken chashu.  Go ahead and customize it the way you like
    Toridashi - Red (spicy) Deluxe style! You can always choose both pork and chicken chashu. Go ahead and customize it the way you like
    Chicken Yakitori, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Katsu, Pork Chashu Bowl, and Toridashi Black + Chicken Chashu Deluxe

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    Chicken Yakitori, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Katsu, Pork Chashu Bowl, and Toridashi Black + Chicken Chashu Deluxe
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    TenTen

    4.3
    (566 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$$

    We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

    Went back to tenten and had an incredible time with the girls. We wanted to go find a happy hour…read morebut none of the girls could make it before six which is when all Happy hours are over so we have to get creative and figure 1010 on a Tuesday is the perfect spot to be because they have $10 rolls all night. I've been here recently and really enjoyed the Hamachi and the spicy tuna, however, this time around they both felt a little too fishy. They're to roll on the other hand was absolutely mind blowing and did not disappoint. Everybody's absolutely favorite role though was the truffle scallop. It was creamy. It was velvety. It was clean and such a burst of flavor without overwhelming your taste buds too much. Overall, a very good time great service and as always, great food

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    Sa-Tén - Canopy

    Sa-Tén - Canopy

    4.3
    (555 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    5/5 Lovely light lunch, that you won't get the midday drag…read morefrom after eating. Everything had great flavor & seasoning. The servers and cashier were incredibly inviting! Only downside was there was a lot of flies in the outside eating area so I had to move inside BUT still worth it. This will now be in my lunch rotation.

    Went here over the weekend since it's been a while since I went back. Still wish they made…read moreimprovements to the parking lot, but I know it's not on them. I came here also because I had a deal from the AACHI fundraiser they are doing this month. Ordered the Spicy Salmon toast and the Egg, Bacon, and Sausage toast. Both were amazing and had tons of flavor. The bread is soft and fluffy. I also got a plate with Chicken Kara-age. Not too bad, I personally would stick to the Katsu. The Chicken Kara-age was not as crispy as I would like it. Also got royal milk tea, which was lightly sweetened. This place does get packed, so if you like to try this place, avoid the right before noon crowd or go early morning or later in the afternoon. The restaurant itself is small, but they do have some outdoor tables as well. The hard part about sitting outside is if you order drinks, I don't know if you can hear your name being yelled out while you are outside, so I would suggest having someone inside to grab your drink if you order any or check inside after a while to see if your drinks are ready.

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    Interior
    Black sesame latte
    Black sesame latte
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    Sparkling water
    Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

    Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

    4.3
    (2.6k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Outdoor seating

    Loro was one of the highlights of our trip to Austin. It's an excellent spot for large groups…read morebecause there's something for everyone. The menu has a great variety of Asian-inspired barbecue, smoked meats, shareable plates, and sides, so everyone in our group found multiple dishes they loved. Everything we ordered tasted incredibly fresh, and the quality really stood out. The combination of barbecue and Asian flavors was unique without feeling overdone. Although I would reorder everything again, these are the following things that I still dream about: crunchy sweet corn fritters, char siew pork belly, smoked shishito queso, and smoked butcher's cut. The laid-back atmosphere made it easy to relax, share food, and enjoy good conversation. If you're visiting Austin with friends or family and want a place that offers delicious food, plenty of variety, and a fun, casual vibe, Loro is an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back.

    This is really disappointing because we genuinely love Loro and eat here pretty regularly…read more I currently have a hip injury, so we ordered curbside pickup. After receiving the notification that our order was ready, I waited in the designated curbside spot for about 10 minutes. Eventually I had to painfully get out of the car, only to find our food sitting on the pickup shelf while employees were standing around talking. The much bigger issue came when we got home. We were eating dinner while watching a movie in dim lighting when I happened to notice my boyfriend's chicken was completely undercooked. It was still pink throughout, with some areas even appearing bloody. By the time we realized it, he had already eaten quite a bit of it. He ended up spending the night very sick. Undercooked chicken is a serious food safety issue, not just a quality issue. Mistakes happen, but serving raw chicken can make people extremely ill, and that's exactly what happened here. I'm posting this because I hope management takes it seriously. We have always enjoyed Loro, which is why this experience was so shocking. I hope they improve both their food safety practices and their curbside service so this doesn't happen to someone else.

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    Crispy Potatoes (~$8)
    Crispy Potatoes (~$8)
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    Interior seating
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    Thai wings
    Kemuri Tatsu-ya

    Kemuri Tatsu-ya

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$$

    I really liked my visit to Kemuri Tatsu-ya! I came here for a work dinner so we tried a bunch of…read morethings and shared -- the misoyaki butterfish and the fried chicken (chicken karage) were absolutely standouts, I LOVED! We also had the BBQ eel which was delicious (a bit pricey for 3-4 small pieces for $18, but it is cooked SO well).We had the charred edamame which does have beef in it (take note vegetarians -- there aren't a lot of veggie only dishes on the menu), and the taiyaki cornbread (excellent flavor and texture). We did get the hippie bone marrow (it's eggplant!) and the Kinoko mushroom for our vegetarian friend and she really liked both it even though she's not big into mushrooms (the kinoko has a strong umami flavor, it's quite meat-like actually). We got the hot pocketz too which are brisket based; they were very cheesy (smoked gouda) -- good flavor but the brisket isn't strong. My coworkers also tried one of their specials which is essentially a Japanese "famed dish" -- it's squid marinated in it's own guts. I tried the tiniest piece and it was one of the most abhorrent things I've had -- it was SO salty and kind of sour. I like fried squid but this was nothing like that; def would not recommend but if you like to try weird things, go for it. We also got several drinks -- the Match painkiller and Puff puff pass (serves 2 people) are both absolutely delightful! Very fruity/tiki-like. Someone else got the grapefruit sour which is basically Shochu in a glass that comes with a fresh half of grapefruit and a juicer you can prep yourself! Overall -- I like Kemuri a lot. The food is a little high for the portion sizes, but it's a solid place to go with friends/coworkers and share things so you can try a lot. Because things come out like it courses, you can easily get full without overeating. And the drinks are great! It's a more casual place inside, but you could still have a nice/fun date night here.

    Other than the bland brisket the food was delicious…read more Physically uncomfortable experience. I expect heat in summer in a covered patio, but we didn't have a fan or AC blower, unlike the other half of the patio. Halfway through our evening meal I couldn't wait to get out of there. Service was mixed. Friendly staff, but only once did someone clear a plate, so the table remained a cluttered mess of dishes. I'm not inspired to go back.

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    Inside
    Classic Karaage Chicken
    Classic Karaage Chicken
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    Umi Sushi Bar & Grill - japanese - Updated July 2026

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